I love my city and my life literally revolves around (parallel at times) it.This is gonna be my modest attempt to share info about Bombay's people, its places, markets, maidans, institutions, transport systems, politicians, socialites, food and eating habits, sports, business, underworld, fashion and life.
I shall also post Stock market tips, News and Rumours which I normally get from my many friends and sources.

Monday, October 30, 2006

Once a English guy took a DVD from a mallu shop in gulf…The guy called back the shop to complain about the DVD…Now listen to the attached MP3 and see how the mallu guy from kasargod handles the client..Enjoy - the phone call of the year…http://rapidshare.com/files/1264734/MalluPhone.mp3.html

I dunno if you have got this as a email forward, I was cleaning my inbox andended up re-reading it again and recollecting how many thing things I'vedone, done right and done wrong.. Really cool book.. Better than many of theones holy guys want us to read.

Life's Little Instruction Book

. Have a firm handshake.

. Look people in the eye.

. Sing in the shower.

. Own a great stereo system.

. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.

. Keep secrets.

. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

. Always accept an outstretched hand.

. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tellthe difference.

. Whistle.

. Avoid sarcastic remarks.

. Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision willcome 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.

. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will neverfind out.

. Lend only those books you never care to see again.

. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.

. When playing games with children, let them win.

. Give people a second chance, but not a third.

. Be romantic.

. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters,nothing is as important as it first seems.

. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It'sthere for your convenience, not the caller's.

. Be a good loser.

. Be a good winner.

. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.

. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.

. Keep it simple.

. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.

. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times youhave to cross the same river.

. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets

. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'llregret the things you didn't do more than the one's you did.

. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and bequick to acknowledge those who helped you.

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Jk Lasser in the Book "How to pick stocks like Warren Buffet" writes on Benjamin Graham 10 signs of a bargain stock

A company would have to meet seven of the following ten criteria (as laid outin Security Analysis) before Graham would consider it a cheap stock:

1. An earnings-to-price yield (the opposite of the price-earnings ratio) thatis twice the current yield of an AAA (top-rated) bond. If bonds are yielding5 percent, the earnings yield of a stock should be 10 percent. In otherwords, you could get 5 percent fairly safely; to take on the risk of a stock,you want twice the possible reward.2. A p-e ratio that is historically low for that stock. Specifically, it should betwo-fifths of the average p-e ratio the shares had over the past five years.3. A dividend yield of two-thirds of the AAA bond yield. (Obviously, stocksthat don’t pay dividends wouldn’t qualify under this rule.)4. A stock price that is two-thirds of the tangible book value per share.5. A stock price that is two-thirds of the net current asset value or the netquick-liquidation value.6. Total debt lower than tangible book value.7. A current ratio of two or more.8. Total debt that’s not more than net quick-liquidation value.9. Earnings that have doubled within the past ten years.10. Earnings that have declined no more than 5 percent in two of the past tenyears.

The individual investor, Graham counseled, should adapt these rules to hisor her own situation.• If an investor needs income, he or she should pay special attention to rules1 through 7—especially, of course, to rule 3, the one requiring highdividends.• An investor who wants safety along with growth might pay special attentionto rules 1 through 5, along with 9 and 10.• An investor emphasizing growth can ignore dividends, but should payspecial attention to rules 9 and 10, underweighting 4, 5, and 6.

Readers : If you need the book do let me know, its a must read for any investor or follower of the markets. .

Saturday, October 28, 2006

If astrologers and Tarot card readers can help you handle your future by adding a few alphabets or K can they help you with portfolio advice and predict they Sensex/Nifty movements.

Why is that the price of a Stock zooms the moment you sell the share.

Will Sanjay Dutt face jail this week?, I personally think he has already spent 18 months jail and he should be acquitted. Besides anyone whose mom is Mother India cant be a terrorist, The real terrorists are the ones who are sitting in power and scot free after committing religious mayhem and screwing up the nation.

Why do as Sales guys have to give Golis to clients, The un-ending Chakravyuh of golis are sometimes just too much, Its only a matter of time someone's conscience will snap and say "Boss Hum tumko Chutiya bana rahe hai"

For the first time India's Investment abroad has exceeded FDI in India.

Why isn't there be a Global Wi-fi service where people can pay by the hour using Credit card or Paypal using the 108 free GPS satellites.

Life is a game. Money is how we keep the score. (Nishit fm Directi's email signature)

Just saw Dor on DVD, one of the most colourful and Vibrant movie of the year. Amazing cinematography and contrasting locations, from the Dry Sand dunes of Rajasthan to green lush mountains to Himachal Pradesh.

Dor is the story about 2 different women from different places connected by a common incident in Saudi Arabia. Its about a women's quest and journey to seek pardon for the Husband who faces death penalty for the accidental death of his friend. The only way she can save her husband is if the victims wife signs the MAafinama(Pardon petition) as per Saudi Law.The movie brings out the best in Ayesha Takia, Gul Panag also does a great job and ye Shreyas Talpade who plays a Bahuroopiya finally speaks and he surely does speak and mimic more than needed.Like every Nagesh Kuknoor film it has good songs by Salim-Sulaiman.The best songs are Yeh Honsla, Imaan Ka Asar, Kesariya Balam

Worth a Dekko 3.5/5G1. As usual Nagesh Kuknoor saved money by giving himself a role in the movie.G2. Ayesha Takia has no hot scene so don't get the DVD if your expecting any hot scenes.G3. During the shooting of the climax Train scene Ayesha Takia trips and falls while running parallel to the train.G4. Ayesha considers Nagesh Kuknoor as her Brother :)), Poor Nagesh KLPD.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Just saw Don at the shady Doha Cinema.Well made and well shot with total suspense... Must Dekko!!

I would give 4/5.

It was Eid Holiday out here in Doha, The cinema was jam pack like some desi theatre with people fighting and geesing in the lines. It was a rare full house show with people fighting inside the theatre with Cops arresting a few while movie was on.

Saturday, October 14, 2006

A Middle Eastern puree of eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. It`s garnished with pomegranate seeds, chopped mint or minced pistachios and used as a spread or dip for pita or Middle Eastern flat bread.In short its cold Baingan Bharta :)

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Shiv Sena has over 40 years doing this while MNS is on new turf. For those who came in late Shiv Sena fought Street Battles with Gujaratis, Madrasis, Dalits, Communists, Muslims, Bhaiyas and now they fighting among themselves.

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Hi guys, I just received the mail from Anuradha sengupta, the senior editor from DNA apologizing for the flick. from my side I shall continue reading DNA and give them my pics whenever needed of course with due credit.

Here's the mail.

Dear Satish,

Hi. I bring out the Sunday city features page. I am really sorry about the incident. It isn't Laiq Qureshi who is at fault. I had taken that photo as a refererral -- and Laiq had been told to get the actual picture from IC Colony church authorities. I had thought if Laiq wasn't able to get the pic by the deadline, I'd use yours with your permisson. If he got the pic, I'd replace the picture on the page.

Laiq did get the photo the next day. It was even scanned. It was to be put on the page, but, ultimately, somehow got overlooked in the deadline chaos. Once again, I am profusely sorry about this. Believe me, it was completely unintentional. I never meant to plagiarise. It has happened to a close friend of mine whose entire portfolio of pix on Ladakh got put on the web by a friend of his under his own name. I'd never ever do that.